In our first charity activity in 2013, we arrived back to visit the elders in Nursing Home Tan Quy – Ho Chi Minh City. This trip is also an advanced birthday gift from us to our beloved Jaejoong.

Everything seemed to go much more smoothly than in our previous activity – none of our members had been on the wrong way because of not knowing local words. The Volunteer team also had gained a lot of experience in buying and transporting things. When visiting Tan Quy for the second time, we felt like coming back to our hometown - which is such a familiar and warmhearted feeling!

We spent time cleaning up the whole nursing center in order for the elders to welcome the new year.

There were only a few elders in Tan Quy then. It had been a long time since that last time an organization came to visit them.

Our volunteer team was divided into small groups: cleaning kitchen, cleaning lobby and doors, polishing tools, removing spider’ webs, cleaning toilets. Everyone was so enthusiastic and the elders looked really happy watching us working and talking with others.

It took us nearly 2 hours to finish all the tasks. We felt so proud of our hard work that could help the elders, although it was just a little bit help.

After finishing all the cleaning tasks, we gathered together to visit and talk with the elders, give presents to them which are some necessities such as rice, instant porridge, fruits, washing powder, soap, dishwashing liquid, etc.

The most special part of the activity is a present from the elders in Tan Quy Nursing Home: a hymn performed by Mrs. Hien. Despite her old age, when she started singing, we all immersed in such beautiful melody of the hymn. We will never forget that touching moment when the
elders gently held our hands while listening to the song.

We hope that all of us will come back to visit Tan Quy Nursing Home someday, to listen to the elders’ songs, to feel the warmth from tight hugs and holding hands. From the bottom of our hearts, we wish all the elders in Tan Quy good health and hope that there will not be any more empty rooms in the Nursing Home.